I came to find flowers (6)
After finishing lunch, I stood by the window of the living room and the view of the training ground came into view.
It is beyond admiration to see the knights lining up in a row to prepare for battle.
How can you be so energetic without sleeping at all?
Even if we assume that they are knights, Nadia, who was preparing the tea, is also fine.
I even heard that my father, who is over 50 years old, went to morning training with the knights.
“I guess I’m the only one who’s tired.”
Nadia smiled brightly and handed me the tea. The yellow petals floating in the reddish tea water were quite a sight.
“It’s because you're too weak. I’m preparing something good, so please wait a little.”
“Good thing?”
“The Duke promised to ask the ‘Savior’ for the young lady’s elixir.”
“Elixir?”
“Yes, how did you come up with the idea of asking the Guardian for an elixir? Isn’t that really ingenious?”
"I know."
The 'Savior' also makes medicine.
Are you willing to do anything that helps others? That's a truly admirable attitude.
“Oh, right, did you hear that news?”
“What’s the news?”
“The young master and the young Duke are dueling tonight!”
"I see."
“What, did you know?”
“I heard from the little Duke. He’ll be sparring with my older brother before he returns. I think it’ll probably be tomorrow or the day after.”
“How do you know that?”
I gave the teacup back to Nadia.
“If an individual wants to possess a prohibited item, they have to go through a complicated process and ultimately receive His Majesty’s permission.”
“I know that much. That’s why the Duke can’t return to the Duke’s territory. But isn’t that a bit too much? They say it’s necessary to make a cure for the epidemic, so can’t you skip the procedure?”
“That’s because it’s a hallucinogenic herb. It’s something that shouldn’t be handled lightly. Instead, it needs to be dealt with quickly. That’s why the investigation team was dispatched right away.”
“Then why don’t you go and investigate? Why are you setting fire to someone else’s house and causing a fuss?”
An official dispatched by the imperial family committed arson at the instigation of the third Prince, Oslo, a member of the imperial family.
My father issued a gag order about the incident and then informed the Emperor.
The Emperor's wrath was as clear as day. The imperial family must be on thin ice by now.
“His Majesty would want to resolve this as quickly as possible. If he delays and our family becomes public knowledge, we will be in trouble.”
If you keep talking, reporters might catch a whiff.
“Is there a way?”
“The Duke should return to Eldern with Montpain. The problem will be solved by eliminating the key figures and the problematic items at the same time.”
"Ah..."
All that remains is punishment, but the Emperor will probably not punish Oslo officially.
If he continued like that, it would be like admitting that the royal family was trying to harm the nobles.
But Oslo's position in the Emperor's mind will be narrowed.
The results of this work were not bad. You can't get full on the first drink.
“At the latest, the imperial court will give its approval within a week. The little Duke may return with Montpain. If he is going to spar, he should do it before then.”
“Aha, so you thought there would be a duel tomorrow or the day after? So you’re going to watch the duel later?”
“I want to see it, but... I think people will think it’s weird.”
When I couldn't see anything, I couldn't even go outside because I was afraid of other people's gaze.
I guess I still have those habits from back then.
When someone who can't even see what's ahead shows up to watch a duel, the first thing that comes to mind is worrying that people will laugh at me.
“I assure you, no one in this house thinks like that. If there is, I will kill them. You are welcome anywhere. Don’t forget that.”
“Then... shall we go and see?”
“Yahoo! I love it!”
Nadia jumped up and hugged me tightly. I instinctively hugged her back and burst out laughing.
“Did you miss Dalian that much?”
"No."
"Then?"
“It’s a scene of a knight in a white uniform swinging his sword and defeating the villains with great style.”
“Is my older brother a villain?”
“Hey, that’s what I’m saying. I’ll just go to the dressing room for a bit.”
"Why?"
Nadia ran into the dressing room and shouted.
“I need to choose a dress for the show!”
The training venue was scheduled to be the Knights Templar training grounds after dinner.
While I was changing into the dress Nadia had chosen for me for the performance, my father came into my bedroom.
“Father, I heard you are busy and cannot come to see the show.”
“I have time to escort my daughter.”
“Ah... Wait a minute. I’m done.”
“You can take it slow.”
After finishing my dressing and going outside, my father held my hand and we walked slowly.
“Be careful on the stairs.”
"Yes."
Swish, thud, swish, thud.
My father's distinctive footsteps continued.
The difference was so subtle that the average person wouldn't notice it, but it was so clear to my ears. After thinking about it for a while, I asked.
“Have you ever injured your leg?”
“Huh? How did you know?”
“It’s just... the footsteps sound a little different.”
“You have good ears. I fought in the Great Rift and was defeated by a monster.”
About 30 years ago, there was an incident where monsters were active on a large scale, and it was called the 'Great Crack'.
At that time, three countries joined forces to fight against the demons, and many people participated.
My father also went to war at that time and was injured.
“Did you get discharged because of an injury?”
“I wanted to hold out longer, but His Majesty stopped me. He told me not to bother others and to work by his side. That’s why I went up to the capital.”
Among the nobles, many left their lands to agents and lived in the capital. We were one of them.
“Then it must have been before my eldest brother was born.”
“Yes. Because I met your mother in the capital.”
If it's a wound that's been there for 30 years, it'll be difficult to treat with general medicine.
But if there is a 'savior', there may be a way.
Just as the 'first walker' has the power to see the future, he has the power to heal all but the most precious ones.
Since you even make personal health supplements, can I ask you to treat the aftereffects?
“What about my older brother?”
“There’s still no news.”
Kjer had entered the palace representing our family to protest the events of this morning.
Seeing that he was late in returning home, it seemed that he was discussing a solution with the Emperor.
If we did well, we could even get an order from the Emperor allowing Ian to return.
'Oh no..'
My heart became impatient.
I had to somehow identify the scar before Ian returned, but I couldn't think of a way to do so.
'If that doesn't work, I'll pretend to be crazy and take off his clothes.'
At that moment of hesitation, my father opened his mouth.
“How did you know that the investigation team was plotting something evil?”
“He smelled like oil.”
“Are you sure he could set the fire just by smelling it?”
“The investigation team is the people of His Highness the Third Prince. And His Highness the Third Prince wanted to prevent Montpain from crossing over to Eldern.”
“So you really thought he would interfere in some way.”
“I hoped nothing would happen, but it never hurts to be careful.”
“Well done. If we had lost Montpain, many people would have been put in danger.”
While we were talking, we arrived near the training ground.
Chevio, who was surrounded by knights, noticed me and waved both his arms wildly.
“Youngest one!”
His voice was so loud that people who didn't even know I was there were paying attention to me.
“Hey! Don’t you guys turn your heads? I’ll gouge out your eyes!”
“Oh my, seriously, why are you doing that?”
“Tsk tsk tsk, how can a knight commander be so light-hearted?”
Nadia and my father sighed happily.
“Youngest! Stay there! I’ll be there!”
Chevio started running at a frightening speed.
My father, who had been looking at me with pity, grabbed my hand tightly.
“May your father ask you one thing?”
“Go ahead.”
“I tried to pretend not to know because I felt like I was invading my daughter’s privacy... Is it possible that your feelings for the Third Prince are not the same as before?”
You already noticed.
In my past life, I thought my father didn't care about his children. I didn't even know he was watching me with such worried eyes. In fact, I didn't even care.
When I regained my sight, I saw so many things. Things that I had just passed by and ignored before came back to me as a feeling of guilt and became a debt in my heart.
“I’m thinking of breaking up.”
“...!”
Father opened his eyes wide.
“Actually, I already told him to break up, but His Highness refused.”
“What right does a bastard have to do that? If that’s the case, he should have treated you better when you were next to him! He's such a loser who doesn’t even know how precious what he has is!”
“I think I realized too late what kind of person he was.”
Was the price of the late enlightenment death? I smiled bitterly.
“No, it’s never too late. Just don’t waver in the future. If you need it, Father will help you.”
“It’s okay, I have something to think about.”
“Yes, yes. Your father trusts you... No, don’t worry, and do whatever you want. If something goes wrong, your father will take responsibility.”
“I’ll take care of it so there won’t be any problems. Don’t worry.”
“Yeah...Okay.”
My father patted my shoulder once and turned around.
His back looked like a castle that had stood firm through the long years.
After finishing lunch, I stood by the window of the living room and the view of the training ground came into view.
It is beyond admiration to see the knights lining up in a row to prepare for battle.
How can you be so energetic without sleeping at all?
Even if we assume that they are knights, Nadia, who was preparing the tea, is also fine.
I even heard that my father, who is over 50 years old, went to morning training with the knights.
“I guess I’m the only one who’s tired.”
Nadia smiled brightly and handed me the tea. The yellow petals floating in the reddish tea water were quite a sight.
“It’s because you're too weak. I’m preparing something good, so please wait a little.”
“Good thing?”
“The Duke promised to ask the ‘Savior’ for the young lady’s elixir.”
“Elixir?”
“Yes, how did you come up with the idea of asking the Guardian for an elixir? Isn’t that really ingenious?”
"I know."
The 'Savior' also makes medicine.
Are you willing to do anything that helps others? That's a truly admirable attitude.
“Oh, right, did you hear that news?”
“What’s the news?”
“The young master and the young Duke are dueling tonight!”
"I see."
“What, did you know?”
“I heard from the little Duke. He’ll be sparring with my older brother before he returns. I think it’ll probably be tomorrow or the day after.”
“How do you know that?”
I gave the teacup back to Nadia.
“If an individual wants to possess a prohibited item, they have to go through a complicated process and ultimately receive His Majesty’s permission.”
“I know that much. That’s why the Duke can’t return to the Duke’s territory. But isn’t that a bit too much? They say it’s necessary to make a cure for the epidemic, so can’t you skip the procedure?”
“That’s because it’s a hallucinogenic herb. It’s something that shouldn’t be handled lightly. Instead, it needs to be dealt with quickly. That’s why the investigation team was dispatched right away.”
“Then why don’t you go and investigate? Why are you setting fire to someone else’s house and causing a fuss?”
An official dispatched by the imperial family committed arson at the instigation of the third Prince, Oslo, a member of the imperial family.
My father issued a gag order about the incident and then informed the Emperor.
The Emperor's wrath was as clear as day. The imperial family must be on thin ice by now.
“His Majesty would want to resolve this as quickly as possible. If he delays and our family becomes public knowledge, we will be in trouble.”
If you keep talking, reporters might catch a whiff.
“Is there a way?”
“The Duke should return to Eldern with Montpain. The problem will be solved by eliminating the key figures and the problematic items at the same time.”
"Ah..."
All that remains is punishment, but the Emperor will probably not punish Oslo officially.
If he continued like that, it would be like admitting that the royal family was trying to harm the nobles.
But Oslo's position in the Emperor's mind will be narrowed.
The results of this work were not bad. You can't get full on the first drink.
“At the latest, the imperial court will give its approval within a week. The little Duke may return with Montpain. If he is going to spar, he should do it before then.”
“Aha, so you thought there would be a duel tomorrow or the day after? So you’re going to watch the duel later?”
“I want to see it, but... I think people will think it’s weird.”
When I couldn't see anything, I couldn't even go outside because I was afraid of other people's gaze.
I guess I still have those habits from back then.
When someone who can't even see what's ahead shows up to watch a duel, the first thing that comes to mind is worrying that people will laugh at me.
“I assure you, no one in this house thinks like that. If there is, I will kill them. You are welcome anywhere. Don’t forget that.”
“Then... shall we go and see?”
“Yahoo! I love it!”
Nadia jumped up and hugged me tightly. I instinctively hugged her back and burst out laughing.
“Did you miss Dalian that much?”
"No."
"Then?"
“It’s a scene of a knight in a white uniform swinging his sword and defeating the villains with great style.”
“Is my older brother a villain?”
“Hey, that’s what I’m saying. I’ll just go to the dressing room for a bit.”
"Why?"
Nadia ran into the dressing room and shouted.
“I need to choose a dress for the show!”
***
The training venue was scheduled to be the Knights Templar training grounds after dinner.
While I was changing into the dress Nadia had chosen for me for the performance, my father came into my bedroom.
“Father, I heard you are busy and cannot come to see the show.”
“I have time to escort my daughter.”
“Ah... Wait a minute. I’m done.”
“You can take it slow.”
After finishing my dressing and going outside, my father held my hand and we walked slowly.
“Be careful on the stairs.”
"Yes."
Swish, thud, swish, thud.
My father's distinctive footsteps continued.
The difference was so subtle that the average person wouldn't notice it, but it was so clear to my ears. After thinking about it for a while, I asked.
“Have you ever injured your leg?”
“Huh? How did you know?”
“It’s just... the footsteps sound a little different.”
“You have good ears. I fought in the Great Rift and was defeated by a monster.”
About 30 years ago, there was an incident where monsters were active on a large scale, and it was called the 'Great Crack'.
At that time, three countries joined forces to fight against the demons, and many people participated.
My father also went to war at that time and was injured.
“Did you get discharged because of an injury?”
“I wanted to hold out longer, but His Majesty stopped me. He told me not to bother others and to work by his side. That’s why I went up to the capital.”
Among the nobles, many left their lands to agents and lived in the capital. We were one of them.
“Then it must have been before my eldest brother was born.”
“Yes. Because I met your mother in the capital.”
If it's a wound that's been there for 30 years, it'll be difficult to treat with general medicine.
But if there is a 'savior', there may be a way.
Just as the 'first walker' has the power to see the future, he has the power to heal all but the most precious ones.
Since you even make personal health supplements, can I ask you to treat the aftereffects?
“What about my older brother?”
“There’s still no news.”
Kjer had entered the palace representing our family to protest the events of this morning.
Seeing that he was late in returning home, it seemed that he was discussing a solution with the Emperor.
If we did well, we could even get an order from the Emperor allowing Ian to return.
'Oh no..'
My heart became impatient.
I had to somehow identify the scar before Ian returned, but I couldn't think of a way to do so.
'If that doesn't work, I'll pretend to be crazy and take off his clothes.'
At that moment of hesitation, my father opened his mouth.
“How did you know that the investigation team was plotting something evil?”
“He smelled like oil.”
“Are you sure he could set the fire just by smelling it?”
“The investigation team is the people of His Highness the Third Prince. And His Highness the Third Prince wanted to prevent Montpain from crossing over to Eldern.”
“So you really thought he would interfere in some way.”
“I hoped nothing would happen, but it never hurts to be careful.”
“Well done. If we had lost Montpain, many people would have been put in danger.”
While we were talking, we arrived near the training ground.
Chevio, who was surrounded by knights, noticed me and waved both his arms wildly.
“Youngest one!”
His voice was so loud that people who didn't even know I was there were paying attention to me.
“Hey! Don’t you guys turn your heads? I’ll gouge out your eyes!”
“Oh my, seriously, why are you doing that?”
“Tsk tsk tsk, how can a knight commander be so light-hearted?”
Nadia and my father sighed happily.
“Youngest! Stay there! I’ll be there!”
Chevio started running at a frightening speed.
My father, who had been looking at me with pity, grabbed my hand tightly.
“May your father ask you one thing?”
“Go ahead.”
“I tried to pretend not to know because I felt like I was invading my daughter’s privacy... Is it possible that your feelings for the Third Prince are not the same as before?”
You already noticed.
In my past life, I thought my father didn't care about his children. I didn't even know he was watching me with such worried eyes. In fact, I didn't even care.
When I regained my sight, I saw so many things. Things that I had just passed by and ignored before came back to me as a feeling of guilt and became a debt in my heart.
“I’m thinking of breaking up.”
“...!”
Father opened his eyes wide.
“Actually, I already told him to break up, but His Highness refused.”
“What right does a bastard have to do that? If that’s the case, he should have treated you better when you were next to him! He's such a loser who doesn’t even know how precious what he has is!”
“I think I realized too late what kind of person he was.”
Was the price of the late enlightenment death? I smiled bitterly.
“No, it’s never too late. Just don’t waver in the future. If you need it, Father will help you.”
“It’s okay, I have something to think about.”
“Yes, yes. Your father trusts you... No, don’t worry, and do whatever you want. If something goes wrong, your father will take responsibility.”
“I’ll take care of it so there won’t be any problems. Don’t worry.”
“Yeah...Okay.”
My father patted my shoulder once and turned around.
His back looked like a castle that had stood firm through the long years.
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